Trump in no rush to end shutdown impasse

Published October 24, 2025 5:20am ET



As the country heads into November and the end of daylight saving time, the federal government remains shut down, with no signs of when it will reopen.

The 35-day shutdown in 2018-2019 was partial. Congress had passed, and President Donald Trump, in his first term, signed several appropriations bills. This one is similar to 2013, which was a complete shutdown. And like then, this one affects all agencies and requires furloughing nearly 800,000 employees.

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